Tarpley and Schroeder attempted to reduce face-slapping in an 8-year-old boy by providing food when the boy played with a ball. The result was that face-slapping __________

a. decreased by 40% in two hours
b. decreased by 60% in one hour
c. decreased by 90% in 40 minutes
d. increased by 50% in 20 minutes


C

Psychology

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Diana Baumrind is known for her work on

the Electra complex. types of play. styles of parenting. cognitive stages.

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There are nonbiological explanations for the sex differences accounted for by the brain lateralization hypothesis. Masculinized play activities, such as playing video games, have been demonstrated to

a. decrease the rapid lateralization of the brain in females. b. increase visual-spatial abilities in males and females. c. hinder visual-spatial functioning in boys. d. increase verbal functioning in girls.

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Sarah is interested in behavior accessible to conscious reflection. In terms of learning, she is probably most interested in

a. procedural learning. b. problematic learning. c. declarative learning. d. esoteric learning.

Psychology